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Ages 4–7
Ages 8–11
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Books to help children overcome their fear of the dark and manage bedtime anxiety
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I'll Protect You from the Jungle Beasts
Martha Alexander
For the child who uses a brave persona to mask their own nighttime anxieties. This gentle story explores how projecting
Ages 3–7
God Talks With Me About Comfort
Agnes De Bezenac, Salem De Bezenac
For the child who hears bumps in the night or feels nervous in the dark. This story uses faith and reassurance to help l
Ages 3–7
What Was That!
Geda Bradley Mathews
For the child who hears strange bumps and thumps in the night and needs a gentle way to process their bedtime jitters al
Ages 3–7
Fred's Bed
Marilyn Singer
For the child who is nervous about moving from a crib to a big-kid bed or struggles to stay tucked in through the night.
Ages 3–6
Ghost Doll
Bruce McMillan
For the child who feels uneasy about the bumps in the night, this gentle mystery shows how empathy and bravery can turn
Ages 5–9
Sheldon the Shark is Afraid of the Dark
Brianda Younggren
For the child who feels anxious about the lights going out. Sheldon the Shark shows that even the 'mighty' can feel smal
Ages 3–7
Ringo's First Sleepover
Amby Cooper
For the child feeling nervous about their first night away from home. Join Ringo the puppy as he learns to navigate a ne
Ages 3–7
Good Dream, Bad Dream: The World's Heroes Save the Night!
Juan Calle
For the child who struggles with nighttime fears and scary dreams. This bilingual story introduces cultural protectors f
Ages 4–8
Emily Grace and the What-Ifs
Lisa B Gehring
For the child whose imagination goes into overdrive at bedtime, transforming night fears into a mix of silly and magical
Ages 3–7
Go to Sleep, Monster!
written and illustrated by Kevin Cornell
For the child who is convinced something is hiding under the bed. This funny bedtime story helps kids look at their nigh
Ages 3–7
Mulligan Man And The Deep, Dark, Scary Basement
Alyssa J McLaughlin, Charles Weidig, Kathleen Kennedy
For the child who imagines monsters in the shadows or feels anxious when family members are out of sight.
Ages 3–8
When I'm Afraid
Shauna Castellaw, Kylie Castellaw
For the child grappling with the physical sensations of fear, whether from a shadow in the room or a big what-if on thei
Ages 3–8
Allergic to Babies, Burglars, and Other Bumps in the Night
Lenore Look
For the child who feels big worry about new family changes, Alvin's humorous struggle with a pending new sibling offers
Ages 6–10
Froggy's Sleepover
Jonathan London
For the child who is excited about their first sleepover but finds themselves missing home once the lights go out.
Ages 3–7
Horrid Henry's Nightmare
Francesca Simon
For the child who struggles with rules and feels like every situation is a bit of a disaster, Henry's hilarious mishaps
Ages 5–9
Karen's Campout
Ann M. Martin
For the child who wants to be adventurous but feels a little nervous about the dark, the outdoors, or their first sleepo
Ages 7–9
The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark
Jill Tomlinson
For the child who feels nervous when the lights go out. This gentle tale helps little ones reframe the night as a place
Ages 4–7
Mama in the Moon
Doreen Cronin
For the child feeling small and separated after a tumble, this soothing tale offers comfort through the moon's steady li
Ages 2–5
Different Dragons
Dandi Palmer
For the child who is afraid of the dark or imaginary monsters. This gentle story helps kids replace scary thoughts with
Ages 4–8
Good Night Thoughts
Max Greenfield
For the child whose brain won't stop buzzing at bedtime. This funny, comforting book helps kids manage racing thoughts a
Ages 4–8
Llama Llama Red Pajama
Anna Dewdney
For the toddler who feels a burst of panic the moment Mama leaves the room at night, this gentle rhyme reassures them th
Ages 1–4
Mouse and the Storm
Susan Quayle
For the child who feels overwhelmed by big emotions or literal storms, this therapeutic tale uses a gentle mouse to mode
Ages 4–10
All About Worries and Fears
Felicity Brooks
For the child who feels the 'worry butterflies' or has big 'what-if' questions, this guide offers gentle explanations an
Ages 3–7
It's the Bear!
Jez Alborough
For the child who gets nervous about imaginary forest monsters or real-life unknowns. Eddie's giant encounter helps kids
Ages 3–7
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